Pokhara
Pokhara is the second largest city of Nepal and the capital of Gandaki Province. The name Pokhara comes from the Nepali word "Pokhari " (Nepali: पोखरी) which translate into "pond". It is the main tourism centre of Nepal. It is 200 kilometres (120 mi) away from the capital, Kathmandu. The altitude of Pokhara ranges between 600 metres (2,000 ft) to 850 metres (2,790 ft) above the sea level.Pokhara Municipality is the capital of Gandaki Province of Nepal. As per the National Census of 2011, Pokhara is Nepal's second highest populated nation with 599,504 inhabitants.
- Pokhara
Modern city
Old city
Shop in old city
Transport
Constructing with bamboo
Phewa lake
Shanti Stupa
Pokhara Media
Pokhara and Phewa Lake. In the background all Annapurna summits. From left to the right: Annapurna South, Annapurna I with the snow covered Hiunchuli in front, Machapucharé (steep summit left of the image center), Annapurna III (image center in the background), Annapurna IV, Annapurna II, and Lamjung Himal.
View of Phewa lake and Pokhara from Shanti Stupa
International Mountain Museum at Ratopahiro, Pokhara
Begnas lake lies in the east of Pokhara valley
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